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Rolled-up US dollar and euro banknotes, symbolizing currency reserves and devaluation risks in the context of NBU lifting restrictions

Currency Thaw: NBU Lifts Restrictions, but the Price of Freedom is Reserves and Devaluation Risks

Economy 08/13/2026, 09:34
🇺🇦 NBU introduces a currency thaw: restrictions on capital movement are eased starting August 11, 2026. 💰 Price of freedom: The NBU is ready to spend reserves ($4.76 billion in July) to contain devaluation. 📉 Forecast: Liberalization could add $0.3–0.6 billion in monthly demand and weaken the hryvnia by 1.5–3.5%. ⚠️ The IMF recommends caution, despite supporting a flexible exchange rate. #Ukraine #NBU #Currency #Economy #Hryvnia
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A woman holds a house-shaped key, symbolizing the choice between a mortgage and renting in 2026.

Mortgage or Rent: Why Equal Payments Don't Guarantee Profit and How to Avoid Debt Traps in 2026

Economy 08/13/2026, 07:10
🏠 Mortgage or Rent: What is more profitable in 2026? Expert Taras Kozak warns: equality of mortgage and rent payments does not guarantee the profitability of buying. 🔹 Main mistake: lack of money for repairs and furniture. 🔹 30% Rule: do not spend more than a third of your income on housing. 🔹 Financial cushion: critically important for stability. Preferential mortgage is an exception, but commercial rates can lead to overpayment several times over. Before buying, answer 3 questions from the expert. #realestate #mortgage #finance #ukraine2026
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Military personnel in camouflage stands at a Ukrposhta counter, with the logo «УКРПОШТА — ГОЛОВНА ПОШТА КРАЇНИ» visible on the wall; illustration for news about cancellation of RNUPKN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH

Ukrposhta cancels RNUKPN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH: how rules changed after the scandal

Economy 08/12/2026, 18:11
📢 «Ukrposhta» has cancelled the RNUKPN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH. Following a scandal and refutation by the NBU, the post office has simplified the rules: the code is no longer needed for paying utilities and mobile services. 👉 This applies to payments up to 5,000 hryvnias. Verification has also been simplified for multiple transactions. #Ukrposhta #NBU #Ukraine #Finance #News
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House model and keys in hands: rent vs buy housing in 2026 according to Taras Kozak

Rent vs. Buy: Taras Kozak Outlines Conditions When Renting Is More Profitable Than a Mortgage in 2026

Economy 08/12/2026, 16:49
🏠 Rent or Buy: What is more profitable in 2026? Expert Taras Kozak revealed the conditions under which renting housing is economically justified: ✅ Mobility: Frequent moves make buying unprofitable due to transaction and renovation costs. ✅ Investments: If the return on capital is higher than the cost of rent, it is better to invest than to buy. ✅ Hidden costs: The owner pays taxes and spends on repairs, which is not the case with renting. 💰 A mortgage is profitable if the payment is lower than rent, but it is safer to spend no more than 30% of income on housing. #realestate #mortgage #rent #finance #XAB
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Male hands holding an open leather wallet containing only sunglasses — a visual metaphor for an empty wallet without money or unnecessary items

Empty wallet and old receipts: what you shouldn't keep in your wallet according to superstitions and security rules

Economy 08/12/2026, 12:01
👛 Empty wallet and old receipts: what you shouldn't keep in your wallet according to superstitions and security rules. In 2026, when cashless payment technologies reached their peak, the habit of carrying a physical wallet remains relevant. Experts and folk traditions agree on one thing: order in the wallet is not just about aesthetics, but a matter of financial health and data protection. 🚫 Old receipts, crumpled bills, PIN codes, and extra documents — all this is better removed from the wallet. #finance #security #superstitions
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Father assists a child with disabilities at home, symbolizing support for vulnerable IDPs through direct payments

Money instead of institutions: Ukraine launches experiment on direct payments for vulnerable IDPs

Politics 08/12/2026, 10:03
💸 Ukraine launches an experiment on direct payments for vulnerable IDPs. 📌 Essence of the innovation: Budget funds for care and living will be transferred not to orphanages, but to personal accounts of the elderly and people with disabilities. 🔹 The project is supervised by the Ministry of Social Policy. 🔹 Payments will be made by the Fund for Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities. 🔹 Those who already receive assistance do not need to re-register. 🏠 In August, new rules regarding housing vouchers and mortgages are also in effect. Update your data in the registry!
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New 2000 UAH banknote with Vasyl Stus portrait, magnified by a loupe, against a backdrop of other Ukrainian currency and coins, symbolizing the collector's market.

2000 Hryvnia with Stus: How the New Banknote Will Change the Collector Market and the Potential Value of 'Unicorns'

Economy 08/12/2026, 09:58
🇺🇦 In September 2026, a new 2000 hryvnia banknote with the portrait of Vasyl Stus will be released in Ukraine. Experts predict a boom in the collector market: the first series and notes with low numbers could cost hundreds of thousands of hryvnias. 💰 The note will be the first in the world with the Anima™ Colour security strip. 🔍 Special interest will be generated by 'unicorns' and banknotes with possible typographical errors. 📈 The war has intensified interest in Ukrainian money as a cultural code.
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Server block with Nvidia modules, symbolizing massive investments in AI infrastructure from a $500 billion fund

Nvidia and Wall Street Launch $500 Billion Fund to Finance AI Infrastructure

Technology 08/12/2026, 07:08
🚀 Nvidia is changing the rules of the game! The company has created a $500 billion fund together with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and other Wall Street giants. 💰 The goal is to finance the construction of AI data centers worldwide. Nvidia itself is ready to invest up to $125 billion. This allows companies to build AI infrastructure on preferential terms, but also strengthens Nvidia's monopoly. #Nvidia #AI #Finance #TechNews
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Woman driving a car adjusting the radio, illustrating hidden costs in auto lending in 2026

Car Loan Traps in 2026: Why a Low Rate Doesn't Guarantee Savings and How to Avoid Running Out of Money

Economy 08/11/2026, 10:06
🚗💸 **Car Loan in 2026: Traps Dealers Don't Talk About** Experts from 'Globus Bank' warn: a low rate in advertising is not a guarantee of savings. Before buying a car on credit, it is important to consider: 🔹 **Down Payment**: do not invest all savings, leave a reserve for maintenance and insurance. 🔹 **Total Cost**: compare the real rate, not the advertised one. Take into account fees and hidden payments. 🔹 **Operation**: fuel, tires, and repairs can 'eat' the budget more than the loan itself. 🔹 **Early Repayment**: check the conditions for returning the debt ahead of schedule. A comfortable loan is when you control expenses, not they control you. 🛡️ #carloan #finance #car2026 #savings #GlobusBank
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Google logo on the facade of a modern Alphabet building at dusk, symbolizing the company’s massive investments in artificial intelligence development

The Debt Algorithm: Alphabet Prepares Record $25 Billion Bond Issuance for the AI Race

Technology 08/11/2026, 05:03
📉 **Alphabet borrows $25 billion:** Google is preparing a record bond issuance to finance AI infrastructure. 🏗️ **Reason:** Rising capital expenditures and negative free cash flow in the last quarter. 🌍 **Context:** Amazon, Meta*, and Oracle are also actively taking on debt. The tech sector is taking on record obligations for AI. ⚠️ **Risk:** Investors fear that the return on investment will take too long. #Google #Alphabet #AI #Finance
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Glasses in front of a screen showing code and cybersecurity interface — symbolizing hacker attack on US financial sector using AI and calls

Cyberattack on the US Financial Sector: How Hackers Bypass Security Using Calls and AI

Technology 08/09/2026, 22:32
🚨 <strong>Cyberattack on the US Financial Sector</strong> Hacker groups (Redact, Pink, Falcon, Helix) have attacked dozens of major financial companies, including Blackstone and Moody's. 🔑 <strong>Attack Method:</strong> Hackers created 72 phishing sites and use calls posing as tech support. They force employees to update passwords and dictate codes from SMS messages. 📉 <strong>Goal:</strong> Theft of confidential data from private investment funds and law firms. 🧠 <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The human factor remains the main vulnerability, despite the implementation of AI in security.
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